Friday, May 17, 2013

Toll road costs in Mexico

A few words on the cost of tolls & toll roads  on the way down to Xcalak from Laredo, Texas .
The toll roads are Much quicker & safer than the libre (free)  roads;  they are a bit expensive however.  Consider the time spent coming to an almost complete stop five or six (or more ) times each time you pass through a small town or village & you will quickly appreciate the toll roads.
Another advantage are the Green Angels (free service such as gas, tire change etc) that patrol the toll roads.  I did not need their services on this trip, I have in prior travel through Mexico.  Many speak English & I consider them angels, indeed.  Parts etc. are not free -  but breaking down on the side of the road with no AAA road service available is a bit scary. 

Iin May 2013 a trip of 1600 plus miles using toll road whenever possible, cost  slightly less than $200.00 U.S. dollars.  

Yes, the cost of the toll roads are a bit expensive, but considering the alternative, worth every penny.

Toll road  ( Cuota )  cost web site :

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There are plenty of web sites w/ more on the Green Angels & the services they provide ,  so I will not repeat that here.  Just search for green angels  on your browser, to find more information..

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